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The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya (light novel)
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This collection is perfect for children and young readers who enjoy imaginative stories combining humour, mystery, and supernatural elements. Fans of light novels and those familiar with the Haruhi Suzumiya series will especially appreciate the additional adventures of the SOS Brigade.
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See moreThis third volume in the Haruhi Suzumiya series is a collection of four exciting short stories that cover everything from baseball and time travel to alternate dimensions. It even includes an intriguing murder mystery.
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This third volume in the Haruhi Suzumiya series is a collection of four exciting short stories that take place before The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya.
The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya: In her latest attempt to give the SOS Brigade more public exposure, Haruhi signs them up for the city-wide baseball tournament.
Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody: It's like Back to the Future! To prevent an impending disaster, Mikuru takes Kyon back in time, where he meets Haruhi during her middle school years.
Mystérique Sign: The computer club president mysteriously disappears, and it's up to the SOS Brigade to get to the bottom of it!
Remote Island Syndrome: It's vacation time when a relative of Itsuki's invites the SOS Brigade to stay at his island villa. But when a dead body turns up, Haruhi and the gang naturally get involved in a thrilling murder mystery.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781975322854
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 February 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Yen Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 232
About the Author
Nagaru Tanigawa is a Japanese author best known for The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya for which he won the grand prize at the eighth annual Sneaker Awards. Tanigawa is currently working on the tenth novel about Haruhi Suzumiya and the S.O.S. Brigade.
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